WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/TBT/GEN/N/82 
7 December 2007 
 (07-5426) 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  
  
 
NOTIFICATIONS ISSUED DURING  THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2007 
 
Note by the Secretariat
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 In the Second Triennial Review of the Oper ation and Implementation of the TBT Agreement 
(concluded in November 2000), Members instructed the Secretariat to prepare a monthly list of 
notifications.  The attached table contains a list of  notifications issued during the month of October 
2007, which includes a total of 109 new notifications by 34 Members.  
 
_______________This document has been prepa red under the Secretariat's own 
responsibility and without prejudice to the positions of Members 
and to their rights and obligations under the WTO  
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Comments 
G/TBT/N/ARG/225  
12 October 2007 2.9.2 Low-sodium natura l mineral waters Updating of national food legislation 25/11/2007 
G/TBT/N/ARG/226 
12 October 2007 2.9.2 Chia (Salvia hispánica L.) seeds and oil Updating of national food legislation 11/11/2007 
G/TBT/N/ARG/227 
12 October 2007 2.9.2 Edible fungi Updating of national food legislation 04/11/2007 
G/TBT/N/ARG/228 
12 October 2007 2.9.2 Labelling of pre-packaged food Consumer information and health 
protection. Not specified 
G/TBT/N/ARG/229 
12 October 2007 2.9.2 Fruit and vegetables Updating of national food legislation 04/11/2007 Argentina 
G/TBT/N/ARG/230 
16 October 2007 2.9.2 Cocoa, chocolate and coatings thereof Updating national food legislation and to 
bring product specifications into line with 
international parameters 05/11/2007 
G/TBT/N/ARM/58 
25 October 2007 2.9.2 Meat, Meat Products Food safety and human health Not specified Armenia 
G/TBT/N/ARM/59 
25 October 2007 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Perfumery and cosmetic products 
(HS: 3303 00; 3304 3305, 3306, 3307 10 
000, 3307 20 000, 3307 90 000, 3401 11 
000, 3401 30 000) To protect human life and health, and to 
warn customers against deceptive factors 24/12/2007 
Australia G/TBT/N/AUS/58 
16 October 2007 2.10.1 Children's toys Protection of human health and safety  Not applicable 
G/TBT/N/BRA/255 
3 October 2007 2.9.2 Drug Packaging Protection of consumer health and 
prevention of deceptive practices 02/12/2007 
G/TBT/N/BRA/256 
3 October 2007 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Electric ceiling fans (HS:  841451) Consumers and electrical safety and 
energy efficiency 02/12/2007 
G/TBT/N/BRA/257 
3 October 2007 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Industrial Valves (HS:  8481) Human safety and environmental 
protection 30 days after 
publication in the 
Daily Gazette 
G/TBT/N/BRA/258 
16 October 2007 5.6.2  Gloves (HS:  4015.11; 4015.19) Consumers safety and health protection 60 days after 
publication in the 
Brazilian Official 
Journal Brazil 
G/TBT/N/BRA/259 
16 October 2007 5.7.1  Toys; also their parts and accessories 
(HS:  9501; 9502; 9503) Urgent protection of human health Not applicable  
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Brunei 
Darussalam G/TBT/N/BRN/2 
26 October 2007 2.9.2  Halal Food Standard General guidelines for the food industry 
on the production, preparation, handling 
distribution and storage of halal food Not specified 
Canada G/TBT/N/CAN/214 
8 October 2007 2.9.2 
5.6.2  Corded Window Covering Products  
(ICS:  91.060, 91.190) Protection of human health and safety 13/12/2007 
 G/TBT/N/CAN/215 
16 October 2007 5.6.2  Radio apparatus (ICS:  33.060) Protection of the network 20/12/2007 
 G/TBT/N/CAN/216 
24 October 2007 5.6.2  Radiocommunications  Equipment  
(ICS:  33.060) Protection of the network 10/02/2008 
 G/TBT/N/CAN/217 
29 October 2007 2.9.2  Prescription status of medicinal 
ingredients for veterinary use  
(ICS:  11.220) Protection of animal health 17/12/2007 
 G/TBT/N/CAN/218 
29 October 2007 2.9.2  Prescription status of medicinal 
ingredients for human use (ICS:  11.120) Protection of human health 17/12/2007 
 G/TBT/N/CAN/219 
29 October 2007 2.9.2  Prescription status of medicinal 
ingredients for human use (ICS:  11.120) Protection of human health 17/12/2007 
China G/TBT/N/CHN/291 
1 October 2007 2.9.2 
5.6.2  Oil and Gas burners Protection of human safety 30/11/2007 
 G/TBT/N/CHN/292 
1 October 2007 2.9.2 
5.6.2  Oil and Gas burners For the protection of human safety 30/11/2007 
 G/TBT/N/CHN/293  
2 October 2007 2.9.2  Boilers (ICS: 13.040.40;  HS:  8402, 8403, 
8404) Protection of environment 01/12/2007 
G/TBT/N/COL/102 
3 October 2007 2.9.2 
5.6.2  Footwear and articles of leather: tariff 
subheadings 6401 to 6405 and 4202.11, 
4202.12, 4202.21, 4202.22, 4202.29, 
4202.31, 4202.32, 4202.39, 4202.91, 
4202.92 and 4202.99 Prevention of practices likely to mislead 
consumers 30/11/2007 Colombia 
G/TBT/N/COL/103 
3 October 2007 Not 
speci-
fied  Refrigeration equipment, air-conditioning 
equipment, halon-based fire-fighting 
equipment and systems, polyurethane 
foam and polystyrene foam and products 
thereof, and aerosols other than metered-
dose inhalers Environmental protection Not specified  
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Colombia 
(cont'd)  G/TBT/N/COL/104 
 24 October 2007 2.9.2 
5.6.2   Explosives, gases, flammable liquids, 
flammable solids, comburent substances 
and organic peroxides, toxic and 
infectious substances, radioactive 
materials, corrosive substances and 
various other danger ous substances or 
items Protection of human health and safety, and 
the environment 21/01/2008 
 G/TBT/N/COL/105 
25 October 2007 2.9.2 
5.6.2  Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) 
cylinders, and CNG conversion kits and 
spare parts therefor (HS: 7311.00.10.00, 
8409.91.91.00, 8409.91.99.00 and 
8409.91.60.00) Protection of human health and safety and 
the environment and practices likely to 
mislead users 22/01/2008 
G/TBT/N/CRI/67 
17 October 2007 2.9.2  ICS:  67.160.20 Protection of human health and prevention 
of practices likely to mislead the 
consumer 16/12/2007 
G/TBT/N/CRI/68 
17 October 2007 2.9.2  ICS:  71.100 Protection of human health 16/11/2007 
G/TBT/N/CRI/69 
17 October 2007 2.9.2  ICS:  67.060 Protection of human life and health 16/12/2007 Costa Rica 
G/TBT/N/CRI/70 
17 October 2007 2.9.2  ICS:  67.100.30 Protection of human life and health 16/12/2007 
G/TBT/N/SLV/110 
16 October 2007 2.9.2  ICS:  71.100 Protection of human health 15/11/2007 El Salvador 
G/TBT/N/SLV/111 
16 October 2007 2.9.2  Fruit nectars (ICS: 67.160.20;  
HS: 2202.90) Protection of human health and prevention 
of practices likely to mislead the 
consumer 15/12/2007 
G/TBT/N/EEC/164 
16 October 2007 2.9.2  Etofenprox; Clothianidin Protection of public health and of the 
environment.  Harmonisation of the EU 
market on biocidal products 15/12/2007 
G/TBT/N/EEC/165 
24 October 2007 2.9.2  Cosmetics (hair dye products) Protection of human health 23/12/2007 European 
Communities 
G/TBT/N/EEC/166 
30 October 2007 2.9.2   2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethanol (DEGME)  
2-(2- butoxyethoxy)ethanol (DEGBE) 
methylenediphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) 
cyclohexane in neoprene- based adhesives; 
ammonium nitrate in solid fertilisers Consumer protection; protection of human 
health 29/12/2007  
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G/TBT/N/FRA/71 
2 October 2007 2.9.2  Construction of and alterations to 
buildings The notified Order sets out the 
amendments and additions to the Order of 
1 August 2006 required for its 
implementation 01/12/ 2007 France 
G/TBT/N/FRA/72 
2 October 2007 2.9.2  Construction of and alterations to 
buildings The notified Order sets out the 
amendments and additions to the Order of 
1 August 2006 required for its 
implementation 01/12/2007 
G/TBT/N/GTM/58 
11 October 2007 2.9.2  ICS:  71.100 Protection of human health 10/11/2007 Guatemala 
G/TBT/N/GTM/59  
26 October 2007 2.9.2  ICS:  67.160.20 Protection of human health and prevention 
of practices likely to mislead the 
consumer 25/12/2007 
Honduras G/TBT/N/HND/46 
16 October 2007 2.9.2  ICS:  71.100 Protection of human health 15/11/2007 
G/TBT/N/IDN/16 
1 October 2007 2.9.2  SNI 07-2052-2002; SNI 07-0065-2002; 
HS:  7214.20.11.00,  7214.20.19.00,  
7214.20.21.00,   7214.20.29.00, 
7214.99.10.10, 7214.99.10.90,  
7214.99.90.10,  7214.99.90.90;  
SNI 07-0954-2005;   
HS 7213.10.00.10, 7213.10.00.90,  
7213.91.00.00,  7213.99.00.00 To protect the consumers; To increase the 
quality of  the steel products; To establish 
fair trade competition 30/11/2007 Indonesia 
 
G/TBT/N/IDN/17 
1 October 2007 2.9.2  HS:  7210.41.10.00,  7210.41.20.00,  
7210.41.90.00,  7210.49.90.00,  
7210.49.10.00,  7210.49.20.00,  
7212. 30.10.00,  7212.30.20.00,  
7212.30.90.00 To protect the consumers; To increase the 
quality of  the steel  products; To establish 
fair trade competitions 30/11/2007 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/187 
2 October 2007 2.9.2  Fire detection systems: Installation 
instructions and general requirements 
(ICS:  13.220;  HS:  8531.10) Consumer safety 01/12/2007 
G/TBT/N/JPN/221 
12 October 2007 2.9.2  Gas instantaneous water heater, gas space 
heater, and bath tub gas water heater with 
burner Product safety 14/12/2007 Japan 
G/TBT/N/JPN/222 
26 October 2007 2.9.2  Narcotics To achieve the purpose of the Narcotics 
and Psychotropics Control law 01/12/2007  
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G/TBT/N/JPN/223 
26 October 2007 
 2.9.2  Radio equipment of ra dio stations relaying 
broadcasting programs To establish the technical regulations for 
radio equipment of radio stations relaying 
broadcasting programs accommodating 
other frequencies 31/12/2007 Japan (cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/JPN/224 
26 October 2007 2.9.2  Chemicals with possible effects on the 
central nervous system Protection of human health 25/11/2007 
G/TBT/N/KOR/160 
16 October 2007 2.9.2  Pharmaceuticals To fulfil the FTA agreement between 
Korea and USA and protect patents in 
relation to new drug applications and 
supplements 14/12/2007 
G/TBT/N//KOR/161 
24 October 2007 2.9.2  Motor Vehicles To enhance the safety standard and to 
harmonize with international safety 
standard 29/10/2007 
G/TBT/N/KOR/162 
24 October 2007 2.9.2  Herbal medicine Protection of human health 23/11/2007 Korea, Republic 
of 
G/TBT/N/KOR/163 
29 October 2007 2.9.2  Pharmaceuticals To activate sharing of drug information by 
introducing Korea Drug Code and to 
encourage the usage of barcodes 24/12/2007 
G/TBT/N/MYS/10 
2 October 2007 2.9.2  Telecommunication equipment  
(ICS: 33.040) To ensure that the telecommunication 
equipment are safe and able to 
interoperate with the existing network Not specified 
G/TBT/N/MYS/11 
2 October 2007 2.9.2  Measurement System To ensure a sound basis for the National 
Measurement System that is consistent 
with the global trade and national 
requirements Not specified Malaysia  
G/TBT/N/MYS/12 
2 October 2007 2.9.2  Weight and Measure Instruments in Legal 
Metrology To streamline the Weight and Measure 
Act 1972 with the National Measurement 
System Act 2007 Not specified 
G/TBT/N/MEX/127 
19 October 2007 2.9.2  Hazardous substances, materials and 
waste Labelling required on all containers and 
packaging to identify hazardous 
substances, materials and waste during 
transport and handling 15/12/2007 Mexico 
G/TBT/N/MEX/128 
25 October 2007 2.9.2  Hazardous substances, materials and 
waste To identify the hazardous substances, 
materials and waste being transported 17/12/2007  
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G/TBT/N/NZL/39 
5 October 2007 2.9.2  New and used vehicles imported into New 
Zealand for registration To provide for improved emission 
standards on vehicles entering the New 
Zealand Fleet 31/10/2007 New Zealand 
G/TBT/N/NZL/40 
25 October 2007 2.9.2  Household refrigerating appliances 
(HS:  841821-29) Environmental protection and meeting 
New Zealand’s international obligations 24/12/2007 
G/TBT/N/NIC/87 
11 October 2007 2.9.2  ICS:  71.100 Protection of human health 10/11/2007 Nicaragua 
G/TBT/N/NIC/88 
17 October 2007 2.9.2  ICS:  67.160.20 Protection of human health and prevention 
of practices likely to mislead the 
consumer 16/12/2007 
G/TBT/N/OMN/21 
4 October 2007 2.9.2  Plastic conduits Safety requirements 03/12/2007 
G/TBT/N/OMN/22 
11 October 2007 2.9.2  Drinking water coolers Safety requirements 10/12/2007 
G/TBT/N/OMN/23 
11 October 2007 2.9.2  Drinking water coolers Methods testing requirements 10/12/2007 Oman 
G/TBT/N/OMN/24 
12 October 2007 2.9.2 
5.6.2  Electrical Appliances that are designed to 
be used in Low Voltage Domain (from 50 
V to 1000 V for AC current and from 75 
V to 1500 V for DC current) Consumer and surrounding people; 
Animal health and safety Protection 11/12/2007 
G/TBT/N/PRY/13 
16 October 2007 2.9.2  Pre-measured products marketed in units 
of mass and volume of equal nominal 
content To provide a harmonized technical 
regulation on the control of pre-measured 
products marketed in units of mass and 
volume of equal nominal content 15/12/2007 Paraguay 
 
G/TBT/N/PRY/14 
16 October 2007 2.9.2  Textiles Consumer information and the protection 
of consumer rights 15/12/2007 
G/TBT/N/PHL/90 
18 October 2007 2.9.2  Steel products  
(ICS: 77.140.50;  77.140.60;  77.140.70) For consumer protection and safety 17/12/2007 Philippines 
G/TBT/N/PHL/91 
24October 2007 2.9.2  Toys To establish guidelines governing the 
licensing of manufacturers, importers and 
distributors of toys in the Philippines 05/12/2007 
G/TBT/N/ROU/35 
11 October 2007 2.9.2  Execution of concrete structures  
(ICS:  91.010.30;  91.080.40) Human health 15/12/2007 Romania 
G/TBT/N/ROU/36 
11 October 2007 2.9.2  Liquefied petroleum gases  
(ICS:  75.160.30) Human health and consumer protection 15/11/2007  
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G/TBT/N/ROU/37 
11 October 2007 2.9.2  Solid fuels (ICS:  75.160.10) Human health and consumer protection 15/11/2007 
G/TBT/N/ROU/38 
11 October 2007 2.9.2  Liquefied petroleum gases  
(ICS:  75.160.30) Human health and consumer protection 15/11/2007 
G/TBT/N/ROU/39 
11 October 2007 2.9.2  Liquefied petroleum products  
(ICS:  75.080) Human health and consumer protection 15/11/2007 
G/TBT/N/ROU/40 
11 October 2007 2.9.2  Protection against earthquakes and 
vibrations (ICS:  91.120.25) Protection of human health  10/12/2007 
G/TBT/N/ROU/41 
11 October 2007 2.9.2  Technical aspects of constructions  
(ICS:  91.010.30) Protection of human health  10/12/2007 
G/TBT/N/ROU/42 
11 October 2007 2.9.2  Technical aspects of constructions  
(ICS:  91.010.30) Protection of human health 10/12/2007 
G/TBT/N/ROU/43 
11 October 2007 2.9.2  Technical aspects of constructions  
(ICS:  91.010.30) Protection of human health 10/12/2007 Romania (cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/ROU/44 
11 October 2007 2.9.2  Fire resistance of materials and 
construction elements.  Technical aspects 
of constructions, Metal structures  
(ICS:  13.220.50; 91.010.30; 91.080.10) Protection of human health 10/12/2007 
G/TBT/N/SVN/63 
5 October 2007 2.9.2  ICS:  91.010.30 (Construction – technical 
view) Safety 21/12/2007 Slovenia 
G/TBT/N/SVN/64 
5 October 2007 2.9.2  ICS:  91.010.30 (Construction – technical 
view) Safety 21/12/2007 
South Africa G/TBT/N/ZAF/68 
25 October 2007 2.9.2  Vegetables: Fresh or Chilled. Consumer safety and information 24/12/2007 
Spain G/TBT/N/ESP/31 
19 October 2007 2.9.2  Cement To update Instruction on the Approval of 
Cement RC 03 and provide CE Marking  24/12/2007 
G/TBT/N/CHE/88 
1 October 2007 2.9.2  Telecommunications equipment: radio 
equipment and telecommunications 
terminal equipment To introduce simplifications in the 
regulations and changes in the radio 
interface regulation 30/11/2007 
G/TBT/N/CHE/89 
4 October 2007 2.9.2  Food contact materials Protection of consumers against 
impairment of health 10/12/2007 Switzerland 
G/TBT/N/CHE/90 
4 October 2007 2.9.2  Food Health and consumer protection 10/12/2007  
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G/TBT/N/CHE/91 
4 October 2007 2.9.2  Materials coming into contact with 
mucous membranes, the skin or hair as 
well as candles, matches, lighters and joke 
articles Health and consumer protection 10/12/2007 
G/TBT/N/CHE/92 
4 October 2007 2.9.2  Alcohol-free beverages Health and consumer protection 10/12/2007 
G/TBT/N/CHE/93 
4 October 2007 2.9.2  Alcoholic beverages Prevention of deceptive practices 10/12/2007 Switzerland 
(cont'd)  
 
G/TBT/N/CHE/94 
18 October 2007 2.9.2 
5.6.2  Machines Protection of human health  30/12/2007 
Chinese Taipei G/TBT/N/TPKM/52 
29 October 2007 2.9.2  Sunglasses (HS:  90) Consumer protection 28/12/2007 
G/TBT/N/THA/248 
31 October 2007 2.9.2  Radiocommunication equipment  
(ICS: 33.060; HS: 8526) Safety 30/12/2007 Thailand 
G/TBT/N/THA/249 
31 October 2007 2.9.2  Radiocommunication equipment  
(ICS:  33.060; HS:  8526) Safety 30/12/2007 
G/TBT/N/USA/301 
2 October 2007 2.9.2  Child Restraint Systems   
(HS: 8703;  ICS:  43.100, 13.340) Protection of human life 25/10/2007 
G/TBT/N/USA/302 
2 October 2007 2.9.2  Diacetyl and Food Flavorings Containing 
Diacetyl (ICS:  67.220) Protection of human life 10/10/2007 
G/TBT/N/USA/303 
8 October 2007 2.9.2  Motor vehicle controls  
(HS:  8707;  ICS:  43.040) Protection of human life 03/12/2007 
G/TBT/N/USA/304 
16 October 2007 2.9.2  Aircraft avionics  
(HS:  9014.10-14;  ICS:  49.060) Protection of the environment and human 
safety 03/01/2008 
G/TBT/N/USA/305 
16 October 2007 2.9.2  Clothes dryers, room air conditioners  
(HS:  8421.12, 8415.10;  ICS:  97.060, 
23.120, 13.020) Protection of the environment 06/11/2007 
G/TBT/N/USA/306 
25 October 2007 3.2  Children's products, phthalates  
(HS:  9503, 2917.39, Ch. 95)  
(ICS:  97.200, 71.080) Protection of human life and health Not specified 
G/TBT/N/USA/307 
25 October 2007 3.2  Beer, malt beverages, energy drinks  
(HS:  22-US4, 22-US5;  ICS:  67.160) Protection of human life and health. 14/11/2007 United States 
 
G/TBT/N/USA/308 
26 October 2007 3.2  Lighting products (HS:  8539;   
ICS:  12.020, 13.030, 29.140) Protection of the environment Not specified  
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G/TBT/N/USA/309 
29 October 2007 3.2  Firearms (HS:  9303; ICS:  13.310, 
95.020) Protection of human life and health Not specified United States 
(cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/USA/310 
29 October 2007 3.2  Electric lamp ballasts, bottle-type water 
dispensers, commercial hot food holding 
cabinets, walk in refrigerators and freezers 
(HS:  8504.10, 8418.10; ICS:  97.130, 
97.100, 29.140, 13.020) Protection of the environment Not specified 
G/TBT/N/ZMB/40 
22 October 2007 2.9.2  Cement Protection of human health and safety of 
buildings 31/10/2007 
G/TBT/N/ZMB/41 
22 October 2007 2.9.2  Petrol Protection of human health, environment 
and motor vehicles 31/10/2007 
G/TBT/N/ZMB/42 
22 October 2007 2.9.2  Milk Protection of human health 31/10/2007 
G/TBT/N/ZMB/43 
22 October 2007 2.9.2  Kerosene Protection of human health and 
environment 31/10/2007 Zambia  
G/TBT/N/ZMB/44 
22 October 2007 2.9.2  Diesel fuel Protection of human health, environment 
and motor vehicles 31/10/2007 
  
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